Hump Day Hike: Los Robles Scenic Loop

We'll do this hike in a clockwise loop starting at the Los Padres trailhead with its hauntingly beautiful oak grove at the trailhead. We'll walk through this grove, then climb up a wee bit and out onto a fire road that will link up with the Scenic View spur from the Los Robles trail. We can stop at the ridge top where there are a couple benches and take in the sights of the Conejo Open Space and the 101 corridor before we descend on the Los Robles trail which will take us back to a different trailhead at the end of Moorpark road. From there it is a short walk on the sidewalk back to the Los Padres trailhead where we started.

Distance: 3.5 milesDifficulty: Beginners okDogs: Yes, leashedRestrooms: NoWater Fountain: NoParking: Free on residential streetTrail: Mostly fire road, some single-trackSunset: 6:33 pmKnown Dangers: Rattlesnakes, slip-'n-fall. I think there is some poison oak after the oak grove and before we get to the fire road, so be careful not to brush up against leafy, non-grass things.

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This group is for all people who realize the Grand Truth that God created mornings for sleeping in, not hiking. With few exceptions our hikes will begin at an hour that is followed by a well-rested "p.m."

Now you no longer have to miss a wonderful hike just because you couldn't drag yourself out of bed to get to the trailhead by 8 a.m. Our start times will mostly begin between the hours of noon and midnight, but an occasional a.m. hike/event will be in the mix for those who need their morning fix.*

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Please click on 'Pages' just below the sunset picture at the top of our home page to find things like a primer on rattlesnakes and a list of the Ten Essentials. More such safety pages will be added.

Disclaimer: This is Southern California, and rattlesnakes and other wild animals are always a potential threat, as are hazards such as poison oak, the danger of falling, and who knows what else. By joining this group and attending our hikes, you agree not to hold anyone other than yourself responsible for any accidents or injuries that you may suffer. Please use caution and good sense at all times.